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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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